Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast

For investors, developers, and property owners, the future of real estate isn't just about location—it's about building smarter, cheaper, and more sustainably. In this episode, Brian Hamrick sits down with Josh Dorfman, climate entrepreneur, media personality, and co-founder of Plantd, a carbon-negative building materials company recognized by Fast Company as one of the most innovative in the world. Josh has spent his career at the intersection of business and sustainability. You may know him as the creator of The Lazy Environmentalist (Sundance Channel, Sirius XM, and two books). Today, he's focused on practical climate solutions that save money, boost NOI, and increase property values—without forcing investors to change how they build. Topics we cover include: How carbon-negative panels are replacing OSB and plywood in new construction—and why DR Horton placed a 10 million-panel order. The role of AI and smart HVAC systems in cutting energy costs up to 25%. Game-changing retrofits like aerosol sealing